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Wm. C Beckert's List of Insecticides and Fertilizers, Pittsburg, Pa. 



INSECTICIDES AND 



Kerosene Emulsion. If thrown over tent, or hairy caterpillars in 

 a fine stream with some force it breaks the web and destroys the cater- 

 pillars. Dilute 1 qt. to 6 gals, of water. Qt. 40 cts., %gal. 60 cts., 

 gal. $1, 5 gals. $4.50. 



London Purple. Highest grade. Used for killing potato bugs. 

 Lb. 25 cts., by mail 40 cts. 



Lemon Oil. Destroys mealy bugs, scale, thrips, etc. %pt. 25 cts., 

 pt. 40 cts., qt. 75 cts., %gal. $1.25, gal. $2. 



Nieo-Fume. For fumigating. Strips of paper strongly saturated 

 with nicotine. Cans of 24 sheets 75 cts., by mail 90 cts.; 1 gross of 

 sheets $3.50. 



Nico-Fume Liquid. For spraying and vaporizing. Kpt. 50 cts., 

 pt. $1.50. 



Nicoticide fumigating compound. %pt. $1.25, pt. $2.50, qt. $4.50. 

 Vaporizing apparatus, 50 cts. 



Nikoteen. Contains 40 per cent nicotine ; 1 pint contains as much 

 nicotine as 200 pounds of tobacco stems. Pt. $1.50, 5 pts. $7. 



Paris Green, Pure. In boxes, lb. 35 cts., by mail 50 cts. 



Persian Insect Powder. Non-poisonous. A superior grade. 

 Kills all kinds of insects on plants in the garden and in the house. 

 %lb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts., by mail 55 cts. 



Potato Scab Destroyer. To control the scab, treat the potato 

 before planting— mix 1 pint with 15 gallons of water, soak the potato 

 in the fluid about two hours, then dry them well before planting. 

 One pint is sufficient for 20 bushels of potatoes. Pt. 30 cts., doz. $3. 



Scale Destroyer kills scales, larvae, insect eggs and all kinds of 

 insects. Dilute 1 quart with 25 quarts of water, 1 quart with 30 quarts 

 and 1 quart with 40 quarts respectively for winter, spring or fall and 

 summer treatment. Qt. 35 cts., 2 qts. 65 cts., gal. $1, 5 gals. $3.75. 



Slug-Shot. This non-poisonous powder requires no further mix- 

 ing or preparing. It is very effectual in destroying potato bugs, and 

 bugs, beetles, green and black fly, slugs, worms, caterpillars, etc. 

 Pkg. 10 cts., 1-lb. cartons 15c, 5 lbs. 30c, 10 lbs. 50c, 100 lbs $4.25. 



Tobacco Extract, Rose Leaf. Very strong and is specially 

 prepared for evaporation; it is sure death to insects. If house is 



FUNGICIDES, continued 



heated by hot water, the extract can be put on the pipes. %pt. 20c, 

 pt. 30 cts., qt. 50 cts., gal. $1.25, 5 gals. $4.25. 



Tobacco Soap, Sulpho. Kills all insect life in the window gar- 

 den or conservatory. Unsurpassed for roses; also valuable extermi- 

 nator of moths, cockroaches and carpet bugs. A superior wash for 

 dogs and other animals. Relieves horses and cows from the torment 

 of flies, prevents poultry lice. 3-oz. pkg. 10 cts., by mail 13 cts. ; 8 oz. 

 pkg. 20 cts., by mail 28 cts. ; lb. 35 cts., by mail 50 cts. 



Tobacco Soap, Pinner's. A very potent specific for insects, 

 parasites and their eggs. May be used either for plants or animals. 

 Lb. -5 cts., by mail 50 cts. 



Tobacco Stems. For fumigating. Fresh baled. Bale of about 

 300 lbs. $2.25. 



Tobacco Dust, Fine. The most effective and cheapest remedy 

 for the flea on cabbage, radish, etc. Pkg. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 30 cts., 10 lbs. 

 50 cts., 50 lbs. $2, 100 lbs. $3.50. 



Tobacco Dust, Coarse. Coarse grade for fumigating 5 lbs. 

 30 cts., 10 lbs. 50 cts., 50 lbs. $2, 100 lbs. $3.50. 



Tree Tangle Foot. Protects trees from canker worms, cut- 

 worms, ants, tussock moths and all climbing insects. It will not in- 

 jure trees and when applied remains sticky for three months. Apply 

 it thoroughly around the trunk of the tree just before the lower limbs 

 in a band of 6 to 8 inches in width. Lb. can 30 cts., 4 lbs. $1.10, 

 10 lbs. $2.50. 



Whale-Oil Soap. For destroying and preventing insects on 

 plants, trees, vines, etc. Ver3 7 easily applied and very effective. 

 Lb. 15 cts., postpaid 30 cts. ; 2 lbs. 25 cts., 5 lbs. 50 cts. 



Weed-Killer, Target Brand. Dilute 1 gallon with 49 gallons of 

 water. Qt. 45 cts., 2 qts. 65 cts., L-al. $1, 5 gals. $4.50, 10 gals. $8.50, 

 25 gals. $18.75, bbl. of 50 gals. $35. 



Reade's Electric Worm Eradicator. For removing worms 

 from greenhouses, lawns, flower pots, vases, etc., without damage 

 to the plants. Bottle 50 cts. 



Wilson's Plant Oil. An insecticide for use on palms and other 

 house plants. Dilute 1 quart with 4 quarts of lukewarm water. Pt. 

 40 cts., qt. 75 cts., gal. $2. 



FERTILIZERS (Prices variable 



Acid Phosphate. 200 lbs. $2.20, 500 lbs. $5.25, 1,000 lbs. $10, 

 ton $19. 



Beckert's Odorless Lawn and Garden Fertilizer. A clean 

 high-grade fertilizer, especially prepared for us. Produces a rapid 

 rich green growth of grass. 10 lbs. 45 cts., 25 lbs. 90 cts., 50 lbs. 

 $1.50, 100 lbs. $2.50, 200 lbs. $4.80, 500 lbs. $11.75, 1,000 lbs. $22.50, 

 1,500 lbs. $33, ton $43. 



Bonora. Contains more soluble plant-food than any other fertil- 

 izer on the market, and its merits have been widely tested and proven 

 by numerous expert gardeners. Price, 4-oz. pkg. 25 cts., by mail 30c. ; 

 1-lb. pkg. 50 cts., by mail 65 cts.; 5-lb. pkg. by express, $2 50. 



Bowker's Plant-food for pot-plants. Pkg. 15 cts., postpaid 25c. 



Button Bone for preparing soil for roses, grape-vines, trees, small , 

 fruits, etc. 10 lbs. 40 cts., 100 lbs. $2.50, 200 lbs. $4.50. 



Clay's Fertilizer (Imported) for flowers and vegetables under 

 glass. 28-lb. sack $2, 56-lb. sack $3.50, 112-lb. sack $6.50. 



Canada Unleached Hardwood Ashes. Fine for lawns or or- 

 chards. Bbl. of 200 lbs. $2.50, 400 lbs. $4.75, 1,000 lbs. $11, ton $20. 

 No smaller parcel sold than barrel of 200 lbs. 



Crescent Butcher's Ground Bone. 500 lbs. $7.50, 1,000 lbs. 

 $14, ton $27. 



Fames' Fertilizer (Imported). Swift, safe and sure. The most 

 scientific plant-food extant; contains all the elements essential to pro- 

 moting a healthy and vigorous growth in a natural and carefully bal- 

 anced form, which will not unduly stimulate one part of the plant at 

 the expense of another. Lb. 15 cts., by mail 30 cts. ; 28 lbs. $2, 56 lbs. 

 $3.50, 112 lbs. $6.50. 



Horn Shavings. A fertilizer speciallv adapted for roses, chrys- 

 anthemums, etc Fine grade, 25 lbs. $1.50, 50 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. $5. 



Ithemic Guano (Imported). Yields to the soil the exact ele- 

 ments required by the plant in well-balanced proportions. Suitable 

 alike for vegetables, flowers and fruits. 28 lbs. $2, 56 lbs. $3.50, 

 112 lbs. $6.50. 



Kainit. 100- and 200-pound sacks and upward, write for prices. 

 Muriate of Potash. 100- and 200-pound sacks and upward, 

 write for prices. 



Mapes' Celebrated Fertilizer. State brand and quantity 

 wanted and we will quote price. No less quantity than 200-pound 

 sacks. 



Nitrate of Soda. 100- and 200-pound sacks and upward, write 

 for prices. 



. Fertilizers sold for spot cash only) 



Pure Raw Bone Meal, No. 1 Grade. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 10 lbs 

 40 cts., 25 lbs. 75 cts., 50 lbs. $1.30, 100 lbs. $2.10, 200 lbs. $3.90, 500 

 lbs. $9.25, 1,000 lbs. $17.50, ton $33. 



Pure Raw Bone Meal, No. 2 Grade. 100 lbs. $1.75, 200 lbs. 

 $3.30, 500 lbs. $8, 1,000 lbs. $15.50, ton $30. 



Pure Raw Bone Flour. Same as No. 1, but fine as dust, acts 

 quickly and is fine for florists' work. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 10 lbs. 45 cts., 

 25 lbs. 85 cts., 50 lbs. $1.50, 100 lbs. $2.75, 200 lbs. $5.25. 



Pure Bone and Meat. 500 lbs. $7.75, 1,000 lbs. $15, ton $29. 



Pure Bone with Potash. 500 lbs. $8.50, 1,000 lbs. $16, ton $31. 



Phosphate, Keystone Brand. 100 lbs. $1.40, 200 lbs. $2.70, 

 500 lbs. $6.50, 1,000 lbs. $12.50, ton $24. 



Potato and Corn Fertilizer. 100 lbs. $1.60, 200 lbs. $3.10, 500 

 lbs. $7.50, 1,000 lbs. $14.50, ton $28. 



Peruvian Guano. Lb. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 30 cts., 10 lbs. 50 cts., 25 

 lbs. 85 cts., 50 lbs. $1.55, 100 lbs. $2.90, 200 lbs. $5.30, 500 lbs. $12.75, 

 1,000 lbs. $24.50, ton $47. 



Sulphate of Potash. 100- and 200-pound sacks and upward, 

 write for prices. 



Sulphate of Ammonia. 100- and 200-pound sacks and upward, 

 write for prices. 



Scotch Soft Coal Soot stimulates luxuriance of growth and gives 

 darkness and brilliancy to foliage and flowers. 100 lbs. $5. 



Sheep Manure. A most excellent stimulant, promoting a 

 strong, healthy and rapid growth. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 10 lbs. 45 cts., 25 lbs. 

 70 cts., 50 lbs." $1.25, 100 lbs. $2, 500 lbs. $9.25, 1,000 lbs. $18, ton $35. 



Thompson's Vine and Plant Manure (Imported). A perfect 

 food for vegetables, chrysanthemums, etc. 28 lbs. $2, 56 lbs. $3.50, 

 112 lbs. $6.50. 



COCOA FIBER, LEAF-MOLD, LIVE SPHAGNUM 

 AND PEAT 



Per bbl. 



Cocoa Fiber. Stimulates a strong fibrous growth $2 75 



Leaf -Mold. For mixing with potting soil 2 00 



Live Sphagnum Moss. For orchids; fresh from the swamps. 3 50 



Orchard Peat, Epps, English Per sack. $4.50.. 



Orchard Peat, Fibrous. For orchids 3 50 



Peat, Jersey. For mixing with potting soil 2 00 



